The Sierra Leonean doctor who treated more than 100 Ebola
patients has also died. Dr Sheik Umar Khan (pictured above),
who was hailed as a national hero for disregarding his own
health and helping sick patients, died today July 29th from the
disease after being diagnosed with the virus last week.

In an interview last month, the 39yr old doctor had expressed
fears for his life because of his constant contact with Ebola
patients.

"I am afraid for my life. Health workers are prone to the
disease because we are the first port of call for somebody
who is sickened by the disease.

Even with the full
protective clothing you put on, you are at risk" He told
Reuters
His death comes days after a senior doctor at Liberia's largest
hospital, Samuel Brisbane, died on Saturday at an Ebola
treatment centre in Monrovia. 3 nurses working in the same
Ebola treatment centre alongside Khan also died from the
disease last week.